About Smith County ESD2

ESD 2 strives to provide the citizens of rural Smith County with trained and qualified fire and first responder medical response through contract services with County Volunteer Fire Departments. We also provide paid staffing at 15 area fire stations, 8am - 5pm, Monday thru Friday. Click the tabs below to learn more about Smith County ESD2.

Todays Fire Danger and Burn ban status

Today's Fire Danger*

Burn Ban Status*

Call Types and Volume

Fires

We provide fire suppression and damage mitigation by personnel qualified by the Texas State Fireman's and Fire Marshals Association and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Smith County implements a box alarm system that automatically dispatches 3 departments to structure fires to save time because seconds count.

Auto Accidents

Smith County ESD2 crews respond to all traffic accidents, from 'fender-benders', to victims trapped in vehicles. We provide extrication capability, emergency first aid, traffic control, and fire suppression when needed.

Medical Emergencies

From a stroke or heart attack to someone simply needing a hand to get back up after a fall Smith County ESD2 crews respond with trained medical personnel to assist local Emergency Services in handling all levels of medical emergencies that may arise.

Storms

During severe weather Smith County ESD2 activates trained storm spotters to keep track of local severe weather, respond to thoroughfares blocked by trees, utility lines, or water and to provide emergency services to those injured and to damaged property.

Emergency Funds Allocation

The ESD helps insure the citizens of Smith County receive the best Emergency services
available while keeping taxes as low as possible. ESD2 works with each department
to to decrease cost and pool resources. The ESD sets departmental budgets based
on call volume and area served.

What does your tax dollars pay for?

Supplies

All of the day to day materials that are needed to keep the departments functioning. This includes fuel, fire suppression aiding foam, saw blades, oil, ink and paper, hose, batteries, this list just goes on and on.

Trucks

From front line Structural Fire Engines, Water Tankers, Wildland Brush Trucks, to specialized vehicles, ESD2 crews have the apparatus necessary to get the job done.

Training

Your Tax dollars help pay for training classes that teach our first responders how to save lives and protect your property and do it safely, so they can go home to their families when the job is complete. In addition we are working with the Smith County Volunteer Fireman's Association to establish standardized training programs for all volunteer personnel, including certification by both SFFMA and TCFP.

Safety Equipment

Smith County ESD2 crews are equipped with Thermal Imaging Cameras to see through smoke, hydraulic tools that can cut vehicles apart, air packs and quality firefighting attire to protect our volunteers.

Stations

Smith County ESD2 builds and maintains fire stations in Smith County to insure rapid response of well maintained equipment.

Day Crews

Volunteerism is down across the US and employers will no longer let employees leave work to fight fires, and since a majority of volunteers work during the day, Smith County ESD2 staffs 15 of the county fire stations with a minimum of 2 personnel on duty from 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday in order to insure your safety and to provide immediate response when an emergency occurs.

Communications

Smith County ESD2 provides dispatch through contracts with Smith County Sheriff Office, Radios through contracts with East Texas Medical Center and pagers through Mobile Communications.

Fleet Maintenance

Smith County ESD2 crews cover a lot of ground responding to emergencies. The equipment is heavy and emergency response is rough on the trucks. Smith County ESD2 insures that equipment undergoes preventative maintenance

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Todays Fire Danger and Burn ban status

Today's Fire Danger*

Burn Ban Status*

Call Types and Volume

Fires

Smith County ESD2 provides fire suppression and damage mitigation by personnel qualified by the Texas State Fireman's and Fire Marshals Association and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Smith County implements a box alarm system that automatically dispatches 3 departments to structure fires to save time because seconds count.

Auto Accidents

Smith County ESD2 crews respond to all traffic accidents, from 'fender-benders', to victims trapped in vehicles. We provide extrication capability, emergency first aid, traffic control, and fire suppression when needed.

Medical Emergencies

From a heart attack or stroke to someone simply needing a hand to get up after a fall Smith County ESD2 crews respond with trained medical personnel to assist local Emergency Services in handling all levels of medical emergencies that may arise.

Storms

During severe weather Smith County ESD2 activates trained storm spotters to keep track of local severe weather, respond to thoroughfares blocked by trees, utility lines, or water and to provide emergency services to those injured and to damaged property.

Emergency Funds Allocation

The ESD helps insure the citizens of Smith County receive the best Emergency services
available while keeping taxes as low as possible. ESD2 works with each department
to to decrease cost and pool resources. The ESD sets departmental budgets based
on call volume and area served.

What does your tax dollars pay for?

Supplies

All of the day to day materials that are needed to keep the departments functioning. This includes fuel, fire suppression aiding foam, saw blades, oil, ink and paper, hose, batteries, this list just goes on and on.

Trucks

From front line Structural Fire Engines, Water Tankers, Wildland Brush Trucks, to specialized vehicles, ESD2 crews have the apparatus necessary to get the job done.

Training

Your Tax dollars help pay for training classes that teach our first responders how to save lives and protect your property and do it safely enough to go home to their families when the job is complete. In addition we are working with the Smith County Volunteer Fireman's Association to establish standardized training programs for all volunteer personnel, including certification by both SFFMA and TCFP.

Safety Equipment

Smith County ESD2 crews are equipped with Thermal Imaging Cameras to see through smoke, hydraulic tools that can cut vehicles apart, air packs and quality firefighting attire to protect our volunteers.

Stations

Smith County ESD2 builds and maintains fire stations in Smith County to insure rapid response of well maintained equipment.

Day Crews

Volunteerism is down across the US and employers will no longer let employees leave work to fight fires, and since a majority of volunteers work during the day, Smith County ESD2 staffs 15 of the county fire stations with a minimum of 2 personnel on duty from 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday in order to insure your safety and to provide immediate response when an emergency occurs.

Communications

Smith County ESD2 provides dispatch through contracts with Smith County Sheriff Office, Radios through contracts with East Texas Medical Center and pagers through Mobile Communications.

Fleet Maintenance

Smith County ESD2 crews cover a lot of ground responding to emergencies. The equipment is heavy and emergency response is rough on the trucks. Smith County ESD2 insures that equipment undergoes preventative maintenance